What is a produce department manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a produce department manager

1. Explore produce department manager education requirements

   Most common produce department manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.1 %

   Associate

   26.1 %

   High School Diploma

   25.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific produce department manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sales Floor	14.01%
   Product Quality	13.79%
   Store Management	13.10%
   Gross Profit	9.74%
   Customer Service	9.51%

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3. Complete relevant produce department manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New produce department managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a produce department manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real produce department manager resumes.

4. Research produce department manager duties and responsibilities

   • Promote from associate to manage several departments including jewelry, housewares, automotive and electronics.
   • Ensure cleanliness of produce aisles, storage area, and work area.
   • Monitor cleanliness of the store, perform troubleshooting and attract more customers by offering more variety in the department.
   • Aggregate, analyze and organize information from QC reports into a department-wide WIKI to facilitate information sharing and best practice utilization.

5. Apply for produce department manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a produce department manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams